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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-268-E Arts - Hillsborough Arts Council Arts Grant DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 C 8 o ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z kA 11 L i,,L)L! �V A r SPRING, 2015 GRANT AGREEMENT 14 C,11:1AIs I!7 # 0 U n G � THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 18th day of June, 2015, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Hillsborough Arts Council ("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local amts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Ails Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for,the Arts. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses. F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on July 8, 2016 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Patent. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $1,500 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowled eg ment. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line (check all that apply): 2 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission. " ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission with fiends from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChape1Hi11ARTS.com website and display ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials (postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the ExploreChape1Hi11ARTS.com (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as "default"),the At Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. C. Entire Agreement and Signatures. The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article I IA and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For anal on behalf of the Grant Recipient rDoc u ignedLby: 6/18/2015 Hillsborough Arts Council Date For poi .ond#ehalf of Orange County Government jOV�,l�tlf �AaMw�t VS 6/23/2015 Bonme ammersley, County Manager Date 4 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93AO-E60AB1145C40 I/ Spring Arts Program Grant - S ® 9 p 9 2015-16 Application Form ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission COMMISSION Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina Evaluation Criteria • Artistic merit of program. • Populations served—impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations. • Feasibility of proposed activity&effectiveness in fulfilling applicant's mission. • Cooperation between organizations and artists. • Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs. • Emerging organizations are encouraged to apply. 1 Applicant Information Applicant Name Hillsborough Arts Council Mailing Address 102 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Daytime Phone 919-643-2500 Fax Number Email Address in Web Site www.hillsboroughartscouncii.org Project Director James Hester Title chairman The Music Masters Series DUNS Number 830747544 2 Project Director Information Project Director Home Address 4300 Dunkeld Way, Durham NC 27705 Daytime Phone 919 382-5561 Evening Phone 919 382-5561 Email Address hesterjch4300 @aol.com 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request $1500.00 Total Cash Match $1500.00 Total Organizational Budget 2013-2014 $66,400 Past Year 2014-2015 $85.900 Current Year 2015-2016 $88,540 Projected for Next Year Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant The purposed use of this grant is to partially fund The Music Masters Series.This series will replace The Hillsborough Jazz Festival.These events will bring together music fans and artist in the comfort of the Whiffed building. The series will provide entertainment for all ages at a minimal cost. The plans are to attract a cross section of the population in the Triangle.This series of musical shows takes the next step in making Orange County an influential player in hosting different genres of music. DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 1 ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION 9191968-2011—P.O. Box 1177, 131 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278—wwmartsorange.org 2015-16 Arts Program Application — Page Two 4 Budget Sheet— See Page Three 5 Arts Program Application Narrative Write an application narrative, up to three pages, single spaced, that describes the following under separate subheadings: • Organizational Profile—a brief overview your organization's mission and history. • Current Programs and Services—a brief list. • Proposed Uses of Grant Funds—description including location, date, artists involved. Include information concerning whether you have undertaken similar activities in the past. Include approximate number of audience per program; geography of audience; mix of race, ethnicity, age, and gender. Discuss how arts program will be integrated into the curriculum. NARRATIVE: • Organizational Profile—a brief overview your organization's mission and history. The Hillsborough Arts Council supports the arts and enhances the Hillsborough and Orange County communities through education and by organizing events that feature regional artists for the enjoyment and education of the general public. For over twenty-five years, Hillsborough Arts Council volunteers have been serving the arts and cultural needs of the community through a diversity of initiatives and services that fulfill the Arts Council's mission to "enrich...our community through the arts." The Hillsborough Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. • Current Programs and Services—a brief list. • Last Fridays free concert series with arts, crafts, children's activities and non-profit organizations around the Old Courthouse • Last Fridays Art Walks, during which venues unite to celebrate and present art; • The Hillsborough Handmade Parade,which features handmade puppets and has become a valued local tradition; • Parlor Concerts,which showcase traditional music; • The Hillsborough Downtown Arts & Crafts Show, where artists sell their wares and interact with the public at a personal and commercial level; • Free Spirit Freedom, which celebrates the contributions of African-Americans to Hillsborough's historic past and future; • The Orange Dog Poets Society, which supports the strong literary tradition of Hillsborough; • The Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop,which provides a consistent venue for the work of local artists; • Music Masters Series,will bring different genres of music to Hillsborough annually through indoor shows; DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93AO-E60AB1145C40 ® Proposed Uses of Grant Funds The past five years the arts council has sponsored an outdoor jazz festival on the Moorefield Estates' grounds. The MUSIC MASTERS SERIES will replace this festival. These events will bring together music fans and artist in the comfort of the Whitted building in Hillsborough. The arts council has been active in developing and supporting the arts locally for more than 20 years. The attempt is to make Hillsborough a better place to ® �® visit, live and play. This series will provide entertainment for all ages at a minimal cost. The arts council's plans are to attract a good cross section of the population in the Triangle. In the past this goal was achieved with The Hillsborough Jazz Festival. This series of musical shows takes the next step ORANGE COUNTY ARTS in making Hillsborough an influential player in hosting different genres of COMMISSION music. Not only the jazz enthusiast palate be satisfied but lovers of R&B, folk, bluegrass and modern music will have their appetites gratified. A future show in the planning stages for 2016 will bring together the County middle and high school jazz bands for each to perform then get feedback on their performance, from trained clinicians. Giving the students the benefits of two worlds; to play in front of friends, family and other schools. Then to be critiqued by professional musicians. This year's grant would be used along with sponsor donations and other grants to fund the initial two shows. On August 15, 2015 Ken Knox and Company will perform at the Whitted building from 7-9pm. This band is comprised of the former members of The Chairman of the Board. Beach music fans love this band. October 24, 2015 a jazz show is being planned from 7-9pm, consisting of two bands. Jazz has been hosted in northern Orange County ten of the last eleven years. This show continues that tradition. First it was the COOL JAZZ FESTIVAL produced by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Department. Then the Hillsborough Jazz Festival produced by the Hillsborough Arts Council. Now we will have the first indoor jazz performance in this line of music. The Whitted building has a capacity of 290 people. We estimate selling 200 tickets for each show. 6 Application Checklist (do not staple, bind, or put into individual folders) Please include the following materials in your application packet in the following order: 1 copy each: (only 1 sided, 81/2"x 11'; white paper) and 1 complete electronic copy(in PDF format): • Applicant Information Sheet (Page One of Grant Application Form) Narrative Budget Sheet Itemized Budget(if necessary) • Signature Page Resumes of key artists and administrators involved in grant funded program(s). • 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 Organizational Budgets.. • Artist contact list, including names, address, phone numbers, and email (if applicable)of all artists involved in grant funded activities. • Staff roster with position title(s). Board contact list, including names, address, phone numbers, and email (if applicable) of organization's board of directors. • Copy of IRS Tax Exemption Letter. • Sample programs, press, or other materials from this or similar past programs. Sample work by key artists, administrators, or teachers produced in the last three years:. For example, for visual arts submit a PC-compatible CD or DVD, slides or high quality photographs (5-10 images); for dance or theater arts submit a PC-compatible CD or DVD, or video tape (3-5 minute sample); for music and spoken word submit a PC-compatible CD or DVD, or audio tape (1- 2 selections); for literary arts submit a manuscript (10-15 pages). Label all sample work with artists'/organizations' name, title of work(s), date of work. For visual arts include a sheet with work dimensions, media. Indicate top of image. Mail or deliver signed original to the OCAC office, including work samples. Email PDF of completed application to arts @orangecountync.gov. DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 2015-16 Arts Program Application — Page Three Financial Information Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below. Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant Expenses Requested Cash Match A Personnel Administrative staff 0 Artistic staff 0 Technical/Production staff 0 B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts $4100 Other contracts: C Space Rental $500 D Travel 0 E Marketing 1150 F Remaining Project Expenses 1175 G Total Cash Expenses 6925 = $1500 $5425 Project Income Cash Income A Admissions $2350 B Contracted Services Revenue 0 C Other Revenue(specify) D Private Support Corporate support $1575 Foundation support Other private support E Government Support Federal State/regional(not including this request) Local(not including this request) $1500 F Applicant Cash G Grant Amount Requested $1500 in this application H Total Cash Income $6925 (must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 2015-16 Arts Program Application — Page Four Signatures Co � ��y /z, .20/3' Sig ature of Project Dire for Date Typed or Printed Name— Project Director �/J Sig ture of Authori ing Official ate e - I S Zil.1 &r a 1 P, 1S +r 7S Typed or Printed Name—Authorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED Glossary of Budget Terms DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 Attachment: Concert Budget Details: The Music Masters Music Series August 15,2015(Ken Knox and Company) Location:Whiffed Building Expenses: Band $ 2750.00 Sound $ 500.00 Facility $ 250.00 Advertisement $ 500.00 Security $ 75.00 Total $ 4,075.00 Revenue Sponsors $ 1075.00 OCAS Grant $ 500.00 Tourism Grant $ 1000.00 Ticket sales $ 1500.00 Total $ 4,075.00 October 24, 2015(Jazz Show) Location:Whitted Building Expenses: Band $ 1350.00 Sound $ 500.00 Facility $ 250.00 Advertising $ 650.00 Security $ 100.00 Total $ 2,850.00 Revenue: Sponsors $ 500.00 OCAC Grant $ 1000.00 Tourism Grant $ 500.00 Ticket Sales $ 850.00 Total $ 2,850.00 DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 Hillsborough Arts Council Board of Directors March 2015 (Hillsborough, NC 27278 address unless noted) Susan Bellinger 312 N Churton St H 919-732-6816, M 919-602-7504 bellinc�er( earthlink.net (1St term ends Sept 2017) Aaron Belz 427 W King St 919-360-7095 aaron.belz mail.com (111 term ends Sept 2015) Catharine Callaway 2848 Orange Grove Rd (send mail to PO Box 1198) 919-732-9753 catharinecallawgy@yahoo.com (1 It term ends Sept 2016) Mike Collins 121 E Union St 919-619-2113 mike �ulsehw.com (2nd term ends Sept 2017) Gail Cooley, Treasurer 424 Stone Currie Dr H919-969-8478 M919-606-9837 hcoole�n.com (1 St term ends Sept 2015) Dennis Hermanson 3105 Bluff Lane 919-644-2212 denni_sherqtans�rail.com (1St term ends Sept 2016) Marion Jackson 407 Gentry Lane 919-294-8308 marioniacksonclark yahoc .COrn (2nd term ends Sept 2017) Tinka Jordy 1902 Borland Rd 919-968-2113 t�nkhillsborouhartscouncil.oro (1st term ends Sept 2015) Luba Sawczyn 1705 Cheyenne Dr H 919-942-4026 M 970-988-9529 Iuasawcncccmail.com (1 It term ends Sept 2017) DocuSign Envelope ID: E4B9F8F9-35C1-489E-93A0-E60AB1145C40 Linda Schmitt 2101 Schley Road Hurdle Mills, NC 27541 H 919-732-9852 M 919-801-8206 (1s'term ends Sept 2017) Neil Stutzer, Chairman 2704 Sweet Gum Drive 919-241-3433 (2nd term ends Sept 2017) Thomas Watson Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-2471 (1 sl term ends Sept 2015) Bill Whitmore, Vice-Chairman 125 W Queen St 919-593-0865 W ni.V,'1i (15f term ends Sept 2016)